English Instructor - HMP Addiewell

Help change lives through education.

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring English Instructor to deliver high-quality English, literacy and ESOL education at HMP Addiewell.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping individuals develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to build a more positive future.

Working within a secure custodial environment, you will support adult learners from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of abilities. Through inclusive and learner-centred education, you will help learners improve their literacy and communication skills, overcome barriers to education and employment, and prepare for successful resettlement.

At HMP Addiewell, education plays an important role in rehabilitation. Every lesson, conversation and achievement can help build confidence, improve opportunities and support positive futures.

The Role

As an English Instructor, you will plan, deliver and assess engaging English, literacy and ESOL lessons that meet the individual needs, abilities and goals of adult learners.

You will use inclusive teaching approaches to support learner progress, build confidence and help learners achieve recognised qualifications. You will also work closely with education colleagues, prison staff and external partners to monitor development, support sentence planning objectives and prepare learners for further education, employment and life after custody.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English, literacy and ESOL lessons tailored to learners’ abilities, needs and goals.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning programmes aligned with relevant curriculum frameworks, including Functional Skills English, ESOL Entry Levels and appropriate English and reading assessments.
• Differentiate teaching approaches to support a wide range of abilities, additional learning needs and learning styles.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies, including group learning, one-to-one support and contextualised learning.
• Assess learner progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to individual learning plans and progress reviews.
• Prepare learners for assessments and support them in achieving recognised qualifications.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, prison staff, allocation teams and awarding bodies to improve learner outcomes.
• Promote education opportunities and encourage learners to engage with appropriate programmes.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safeguarding, assessment and testing requirements.
• Support rehabilitation and resettlement by developing transferable skills that improve employability, independence and future opportunities.
• Be available to work scheduled evenings and weekends when required.

About You

You will be a committed and resilient educator who understands the positive impact education can have on people’s lives. You will be patient, adaptable and able to build effective professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries within a secure environment.

You will have:

• Experience working in a teaching, training or learning environment.
• Experience delivering English, literacy and/or ESOL education.
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as: TQFE, PGDE, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET), SCQF Level 7 qualification in teaching, education or learning and development
• The ability and commitment to work towards a recognised teaching qualification within 18 months if not already achieved.
• Subject expertise in English and/or ESOL.
• Strong organisational skills, including lesson planning, assessment and learner progress tracking.
• The ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet different learning needs.
• A commitment to supporting rehabilitation and resettlement.

Desirable Experience

• ESOL qualifications such as CELTA, DELTA or an ESOL subject specialism.
• Experience supporting learners with additional needs, including SEND or neurodiversity.
• Experience working with learners who have experienced barriers to education or challenging circumstances.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, we believe every interaction has the power to make a difference. Our culture is built around three principles:

Be Positive – creating hope, respect and encouragement in every interaction.

Be Courageous – safely challenging behaviours and barriers that prevent positive change.

Be the Difference – taking action that improves outcomes for the people we support.

Join Sodexo and become part of a team where your work has purpose. This is more than a teaching role — it is an opportunity to help people build skills, rebuild confidence and create a better future.

Package Description

£28,900 – rising to £30,144 following successful completion of probation

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for who you are, enables you to act with purpose and make an impact through your everyday work, and supports you to thrive in your own way.

You’ll also have access to 20+ Sodexo benefits, including:

• Sodexo retirement plan
• Discounts at over 1,900 brands for online shopping
• Gym discounts to support a healthy lifestyle
• A confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Independent emotional support
• Legal and financial advice

For further details regarding Sodexo benefits, please see the attached information.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply today and help make a difference through education

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